Conditions at La Source in August
August: Summer Heat, Slightly Better Wave Shape
August stays in summer mode with an average swell of around 5ft (1.6m) and an average period of 8.2s. The swell direction remains locked in the NNW at 93.8%, with 3.2% NW, so any west in the swell is very much a bonus. Ideal wind is 57% and the mornings are the time to go: light E/NE offshore winds groom the soft NNW swell before the afternoon NW/NNW sea breeze kicks up the surface. Water temperature reaches 18.1°C, air temps are 18-36°C, and rain is negligible at 0.14mm/day. It is small and lined-up enough for fun waves, but not the showcase season.
Average Spot conditions at La Source in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Source during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at La Source for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Source for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at La Source.